Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
moorei
ID:
1262416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Miers

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. , ser. 3, 19: 90 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001261754



Common Names

  • Legnephora moorei
  • Moorei Legnephora
  • Moore's Legnephora


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Description

Legnephora moorei (also called Moore's Legnephora, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, up to 4 m tall, native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia. It is found in evergreen forests, at altitudes of up to 2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Legnephora moorei is a fern that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Legnephora moorei has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Legnephora moorei can be propagated through seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and in temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F). Fertilize regularly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Legnephora moorei

Legnephora moorei is native to tropical Asia and can be found in moist forests, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:94728-3: Based on the initial data import